#every13minutes
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ending the crisis of male suicides
our mission
40,000 men commit suicide every year.
that's 110 every single day.
one suicide every 13 minutes.
but hope is stronger than silence.
join us in ending this crisis.
#every13minutes
one in six men suffer domestic abuse in their lifetime. 1.3 million men attempt suicide each year.
for every three victims of domestic abuse, two will be female, one will be male, but for every five victims of suicide, four will be male, one will be female.
the suffering of male victims is invisible and has lead to a silent epidemic. we must break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and abuse.
"every 13 minutes" is an initiative to promote awareness, educate, and help.
#every13minutes #hopeisstrongerthansilence
the heroes we lost too soon
Take Action - Reach Out To A Friend
We never know how close someone is to the edge . When the soul tumbles into darkness, people lose perspective, and might take tragic and irreversible steps.
Often only one thought or one word, or a gesture or emotion, can snap someone out of that place.
If you haven't spoken to a buddy in a long time, give them a call.
“And that's why I want people to know that no matter how bad it might look right now, I'm begging you, it's not that bad. It's not that bad.
And even if you think that's true, hold on. Just, you've got to hold on.
And you can't imagine how much better it can get if you make the investment and the commitment to just hold that line and – and work to get better on that.”
- US Senator John Fetterman on Depression
resources
hope is stronger than silence
find support for issues with mental health, drugs, or alcohol
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
find health care or support
- how to cope
- learn about treatment
- how to pay for treatment
- helping someone
domestic violence against men: recognize patterns, seek help
domestic violence against men isn't always easy to identify, but it's a serious threat.
- know the signs of domestic violence
- understand the cycle
- don't take the blame
- recognize barriers
- learn how abuse affects children
- make a safety plan
- stay digitally safe
- where to seek help
national domestic violence hotline: myths around men experiencing abuse
talking about abuse and domestic violence can be a difficult task for anyone.
it can be painful, confusing and make you feel ashamed, inadequate, and isolated.
however, it can be incredibly challenging for men due to stereotypes, fear, misinformation, and societal pressures that men experience.
men can be victims of abuse too
people change.
that small, two-word sentence is actually a huge, significant statement that carries a lot of weight. we grow up learning about change — the inevitability of it, the uncertainty it can bring.
we change — our opinions, personalities, careers, friends, and much more.
but people often wonder: is change possible in an abuser?
"Whoever Saves a Life, Saves the World"
how you can help
- spread awareness, talk to your friends, family and colleagues
- post the hashtag #every13minutes on your favorite platform
- spread the word. explain what this is about.
- send people here
- or to any of the social media pages (coming soon)
- download and print stickers and flyers (coming soon)
contribute to #every13minutes
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